精品解析：山东省聊城市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中教学质量检测英语试题

2025~2026学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测 高三英语试题 2025.11 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What are the speakers talking about? A. A recent injury. B. A football match. C. A weekend plan. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a subway station. B. In an art classroom. C. In a grocery store. 3. Why is the woman going to the NGV? A. To purchase a painting. B. To pick up her nephew. C. To join in a family event. 4. What is the woman probably going to do next? A. Talk to the lecturer. B. Upload her recording. C. Catch up on the lecture. 5. How does the man feel now? A. Stressed. B. Satisfied. C. Disappointed. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman look so energetic? A. She got her favorite music. B. She went for a morning run. C. She met some new friends. 7. What does the man plan to do? A. Try jogging. B. Find a fitness coach. C. Download some music. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is discussed about the movie? A. The plot. B. The characters. C. The special effects. 9. How does the man feel about the movie? A. Engaging. B. Moving. C. Educational. 10. What will the woman probably do this weekend? A. Visit a park. B. Watch a movie. C. Go to a restaurant. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What caught the man’s attention on the street? A. A dog with a hat. B. A funny baseball game. C. A dog carrying a baseball. 12. What is the new coffee shop known for? A. Its special drink. B. Its unique location. C. Its dog-friendly setting. 13. What does the man plan to bring to the coffee shop? A. His hat. B. His camera. C. His dog. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the company working on? A. Green energy. B. Urban planning. C. Digital innovation. 15. What is the man’s new job? A. A tech developer. B. A project manager. C. A marketing director. 16. What does the woman think of the man? A. Competent. B. Flexible. C. Independent. 17. What is the most distinctive feature of the new office building? A. Culture-rich. B. Eco-friendly. C. Artistic-looking. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker? A. A zookeeper. B. A visitor. C. A guide. 19. How did the speaker describe the monkeys? A. Playful. B. Scary. C. Clever. 20. What does the speaker compare penguins to? A. Energetic kids. B. TikTok entertainers. C. Clumsy ballet dancers. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Week Contest This week’s question NASA has issued a public call to the nation’s “community of makers, garage designers, and citizen scientists” to help develop a zero-gravity toilet. What catchy and family-friendly name should NASA give the resulting safe-for-space toilet? How to enter: Submissions should be emailed to contest@ theweek.com. Please include your name, address, and daytime telephone number; this week, please type “Space potty” in the subject line. Entries are due by noon, November 21. Winners will appear at www.theweek.com/puzzles on November 24 and on the Puzzle Page of the November 30 issue. In the case of identical entries, the first one received gets the credit. All entries become the property of The Week. The winner gets a one-year subscription to The Week. Last week’s contest & results: Segway has announced that it will stop production of its Personal Transporter — the two-wheeled self-balancing scooter (平衡车) on October 15. In seven words or fewer, please write the headline for a good-bye article about this problematic vehicle. LIST of AWARD RECIPIENTS “Segway failed to stay upright” Jim Durning (Pennsylvania) HONORABLE MENTION “Two wheels of misfortune” Ujjal Kohli (California) THIRD PLACE “Wheels come off Segway” Laurel Rose (Ohio) RUNNER-UP “On balance, it was a bad idea” Jon Marks (New Jersey) WINNER 1. What is this week’s assignment about? A. Writing a news headline. B. Proposing a space travel plan. C. Naming a space device. D. Designing a safe-for-space toilet. 2. When will this week’s results be revealed first? A. October 15. B. November 21. C. November 24. D. November 30. 3. Who is the champion of last week’s contest? A. Ujjal Kohli. B. Jon Marks. C. Laurel Rose. D. Jim Durning. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了《The Week》杂志本周和上周的竞赛信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“What catchy and family-friendly name should NASA give the resulting safe-for-space toilet?(NASA应该给最终研制出的太空专用马桶起一个怎样既朗朗上口又适合全家称呼的名字？)”可知，本周的任务是为一个太空设备（即太空马桶）命名。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“How to enter”部分中“Winners will appear at www.theweek.com/puzzles on November 24(获奖名单将于11月24日公布在www.theweek.com/puzzles网站上)”可知，比赛结果将首次于11月24日在网站上公布。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Last week’s contest & results”部分的“LIST of AWARD RECIPIENTS(得奖者名单)”表格里右下角的“WINNER”可知，上周比赛的冠军是Jon Marks。故选B。 B My initial exploration of the world of comic books happened through the comic strips (连环漫画) in newspapers. It began with a fondness for Garfield and his adventures, and led to the discovery of a range of comic books like Champak and Archie. While my access to comics as a child was limited to what was printed in the newspaper, this changed once I grew older and started visiting bookstores to buy the books that I wanted to read. Having grown up on a diet of image-heavy books, I regarded diving into all-text novels as a formidable undertaking. As I searched for books that lay somewhere in between, I came across a copy of Bhimayana — a graphic novel. It felt familiar due to its comic-like theme and design. Plus, understanding complex narratives through pictures was relatively easier and more fun. Growing older, I found myself graduating to graphic novels from childish comic books. They deal with serious topics in a more engaging manner and literally show me what was going on. Fast-forward a few years to when I was given a copy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. While I was impressed by the compelling (扣人心弦的) nature of storytelling in his novel, I am not sure if I would have been able to visualize and enjoy his text-only version so much had I not read Charles Dixon’s The Hobbit first. Thanks to Charles Dixon, I had a picture of whatever had happened, and that made it easier and more fun to understand J.R.R. Tolkien’s version. From black and white strips to illustrated graphic novels, this transformation has come a long way. While my romance with books is still ongoing, in the long run, my love for illustrated novels is more substantial and here to stay. 4. What can we learn about the author as a little kid? A. He mined newspapers for knowledge. B. Comics struck him as shallow. C. He cared little for book categories. D. Comics were his main reading joy. 5. What does the underlined word “formidable” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Discouraging. B. Rewarding. C. Entertaining. D. Enlightening. 6. What can be inferred about Charles Dixon’s The Hobbit? A. It contains rich visual material. B. It presents a complicated plot. C. It focuses on the latest news. D. It shapes Tolkien’s writing style. 7. What could be the best title for the text? A. Welcome to the World of Literature B. Can’t Get Enough of Graphic Novels C. Let Comic Books Shape Who I Am D. Find Myself through Reading Novels 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从报纸连环漫画到图画小说、再到纯文字小说的阅读历程，以及对图画小说的持久热爱。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“My initial exploration of the world of comic books happened through the comic strips (连环漫画) in newspapers. It began with a fondness for Garfield and his adventures, and led to the discovery of a range of comic books like Champak and Archie.(我对漫画世界的初步探索，始于报纸上的连环漫画。一开始是迷上了加菲猫的冒险故事，后来又发现了《钱帕克》、《阿奇》等一系列漫画书。)”可知，作者小时候通过报纸连环漫画接触漫画世界，喜爱加菲猫的冒险故事并探索多种漫画书，漫画是他童年主要的阅读乐趣。故选D。 【5题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线单词所在语境“Having grown up on a diet of image-heavy books, I regarded diving into all-text novels as a formidable undertaking. As I searched for books that lay somewhere in between, I came across a copy of Bhimayana — a graphic novel.(从小到大我读的都是图文并茂的书，因此一度觉得通读纯文字小说是件……。就在我寻找介于两者之间的书籍时，偶然发现了一本图画小说《Bhimayana》)”可知，作者一直读图文并茂的书，因此觉得纯文字小说是有难度、让人却步的事，才会寻找介于两者之间的书籍。“formidable”在此处表示“令人却步的、有难度的”。选项A“Discouraging”意为“令人气馁的、让人却步的”，与此相符。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“While I was impressed by the compelling (扣人心弦的) nature of storytelling in his novel, I am not sure if I would have been able to visualize and enjoy his text-only version so much had I not read Charles Dixon’s The Hobbit first. Thanks to Charles Dixon, I had a picture of whatever had happened, and that made it easier and more fun to understand J.R.R. Tolkien’s version.(虽然小说中扣人心弦的叙事手法给我留下了深刻印象，但如果我没有先读过查尔斯・狄克逊改编的图画小说版《霍比特人》，我不确定自己是否能如此清晰地想象并享受这部纯文字作品。多亏了查尔斯・狄克逊，我对故事中的所有情节都有了画面感，这也让我更容易、更有乐趣地理解了J.R.R.托尔金的原著。)”可知，作者读了查尔斯・狄克逊的《霍比特人》后对故事有了画面感，说明这本书包含丰富的视觉素材，能帮助读者具象化情节。故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容以及最后一段“While my romance with books is still ongoing, in the long run, my love for illustrated novels is more substantial and here to stay.(虽然我对书籍的喜爱仍在继续，但长远来看，我对图画小说的热爱更加深厚，且会一直延续下去。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者对于图画小说的持续热爱。选项B“Can’t Get Enough of Graphic Novels(对图画小说爱不够)”精准概括作者的核心情感与文章主旨。故选B。 C Electrification is a given for the car industry, at least according to the Volkswagen Group. The German carmaker forecasts 70 percent of the cars sold in Europe will be powered purely by batteries by 2030. “Combustion engines (内燃机) will die,” says Michael Jost, former head of the Volkswagen Group. Jost, who is in charge of the carmaker’s critical move towards electricity, turns his attention to the waterfront. “After smart electric cars will come smart electric boats,” he predicts. However, to most US boaters, electric boats remain a nonstarter. Beyond having to go slow to conserve juice — which seems outright un-American to many boaters — most are afraid of getting stuck offshore with no assistance for miles. A few US builders now have electric designs, but they tend to be small ships for wakesurfing boats designed for a pre-office workout, and then going back to be recharged for another run. Of course, there are obvious differences in the carmaking and shipbuilding industries. The VW Group makes 44,000 cars per day, while SILENT-YACHTS builds a dozen or so boats each year. Nevertheless, the electricity algorithms (算法) of the two products are similar. “We’ve already planned to adopt common technologies in the product development,” says Michael Köhler, founder of SILENT-YACHTS. “We’ll shortly look for software and partners in the automotive industries who can help drive new technologies forward.” There will be a generational shift in the shipbuilding industry. “We looked at the electricity reform taking place on land and in the air and wondered why the sea sector was so far behind,” said engineer Reo Baird. “That revolution is still years away. Yet in the last two years, new electric builders have continued to appear and other even more advanced alternative battery solutions have recently come.” Just having an electric boat is not enough. Success will come down to the value of the brand and the kind of loyalty it develops among consumers as the market for electric boats expands. 8. What does Michael Jost try to emphasize? A. Electric boats have a bright outlook. B. Electric cars will drive on the waves. C. The combustion era deserves attention. D. Smart technology has come to dominate. 9. Which aspect should be prioritized to improve electric boats? A. Reliable after-sales service. B. Extended sailing range. C. Advanced driving assistance. D. Coastal charging stations. 10. What will Köhler soon include in his company’s development strategy? A. Finding new markets for their electric boats. B. Bringing in technologies used by electric cars. C. Seeking closer cooperation with large shipbuilders. D. Promoting their software in the car-making industry. 11. What’s Reo Baird’s attitude towards the future of electric boats? A. Skeptical. B. Conservative. C. Unclear. D. Hopeful. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕电动船的发展前景展开论述，既指出了当前面临的挑战，也展现了行业内的积极布局与技术革新，表明电动船舶虽起步较晚但未来发展可期。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中Michael Jost所说的“Combustion engines (内燃机) will die(内燃机将会消亡)”及他的预言“After smart electric cars will come smart electric boats(继智能电动汽车之后，智能电动船将会到来)”可知，他试图强调的是，电动车的成功趋势将延伸至船舶领域，即电动船有着光明的发展前景。故选A。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Beyond having to go slow to conserve juice — which seems outright un-American to many boaters — most are afraid of getting stuck offshore with no assistance for miles.(除了必须放慢速度以节省电力之外——这对许多划船者来说似乎完全不是美国人的做法——大多数人都害怕被困在离岸几英里没有援助的地方。)”可知，当前电动船面临的核心问题是航程短、续航能力不足。因此，要改善电动船，最应优先考虑的方面是延长其续航里程。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中Michael Köhler的话“We’ve already planned to adopt common technologies in the product development(我们已经计划在产品开发中采用通用技术)”及“We’ll shortly look for software and partners in the automotive industries who can help drive new technologies forward(我们很快将在汽车行业寻找能够帮助推动新技术的软件和合作伙伴)”可知，Köhler的公司很快将引入电动汽车领域已应用的技术。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中里Reo Baird的话“That revolution is still years away. Yet in the last two years, new electric builders have continued to appear and other even more advanced alternative battery solutions have recently come.(这场革命仍需数年。然而在过去的两年里，新的电动船制造商不断涌现，其他更先进的替代电池解决方案最近也出现了。)”可知，他虽然承认电动船的普及尚需时日，但着重强调了行业内出现的积极变化和新进展，这表明他对电动船的未来持乐观态度。故选D。 D The specific cultural values of a country may determine whether concern about environmental issues actually leads individuals to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors, according to the new research published in Psychological Science. Kimin Eom, a psychological scientist at the University of California, was inspired to investigate the links between culture, environmental concern, and environmental action after noticing that both public discussion and prior academic research on environmental behavior typically focused on people from western countries. This is noteworthy because western societies tend to have cultural values that prioritize individuals’ own attitudes and beliefs and encourage expression of them. “The theory seemed to be that once individuals are led to believe in the urgency of environmental issues and have stronger concerns about sustainability, they will change and act to address the issues,” explains Eom. But this relationship might not hold for individuals living in more collectivistic societies, which place more emphasis on social harmony and uniformity than on self-expression. To examine what drives environmental action in both cultures, Eom’s team conducted a study with participants from the United States (an individualistic culture) and Thailand (a collectivistic culture). They found environmental concern was correlated with environmental behavior — in this case, choosing environmentally friendly products — but only among American participants. On the other hand, believing that a large percentage of people engage in environmentally friendly behaviors was associated with making eco-friendly choices among Thai participants, but not American participants. The findings reveal that personal concerns are more likely to motivate people to take environmental action if they live in individualistic countries, whereas social criteria are more likely to drive people to engage in environmentally friendly behavior if they live in collectivistic countries. “Getting citizens actively engaged is critical to addressing urgent social issues, such as climate change,” says Eom. “Our research suggests that scientists, policymakers, and activists need to understand how culture shapes the psychological factors of action to develop policies, campaigns, and interventions that address important social issues.” 12. How does Eom view previous research on environmental behavior? A. It prioritizes diverse cultural values. B. It relies on theoretical assumptions. C. It targets a narrow group of subjects. D. It underestimates personal views. 13. A Thai man is most likely to act in eco-friendly ways if ______. A. he witnesses many others do so B. he investigates collectivistic values C. he feels a strong personal urgency D. he moves to an individualistic country 14. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning Eom’s research? A. Its challenges. B. Its background. C. Its researchers. D. Its significance. 15. Which statement is best supported by the new research? A. Environmental issues are culture-rooted. B. Social standards help control pollution. C. Cultural values guide green behaviors. D. More concerns lead to more action. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了文化类型（个人主义 / 集体主义）对环境关注度与环保行为关联的影响及研究启示。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Kimin Eom, a psychological scientist at the University of California, was inspired to investigate the links between culture, environmental concern, and environmental action after noticing that both public discussion and prior academic research on environmental behavior typically focused on people from western countries.(加州大学的心理学家Kimin Eom注意到，无论是关于环境行为的公共讨论还是以往的学术研究，通常都聚焦于西方国家的人群，这一现象启发他去探究文化、环境关注度与环保行动之间的关联。)”可知，Eom认为以往关于环境行为的研究通常聚焦于西方国家人群，研究对象范围较窄。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“On the other hand, believing that a large percentage of people engage in environmentally friendly behaviors was associated with making eco-friendly choices among Thai participants, but not American participants.(另一方面，泰国参与者是否选择环保产品，与他们是否认为大多数人都在采取环保行为相关，而美国参与者则没有表现出这一关联。)”可知，泰国参与者的环保行为与认为大多数人都在采取环保行为相关，即看到很多人这样做时更可能采取环保行动，故选A。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段““Getting citizens actively engaged is critical to addressing urgent social issues, such as climate change,” says Eom. “Our research suggests that scientists, policymakers, and activists need to understand how culture shapes the psychological factors of action to develop policies, campaigns, and interventions that address important social issues.”(“让公民积极参与，对于解决气候变化等紧迫的社会问题至关重要，”Eom表示。“我们的研究表明，科学家、政策制定者和活动人士需要理解文化如何塑造行动背后的心理因素，从而制定出能够应对重要社会问题的政策、宣传活动和干预措施。”)”可知，该段重点阐述了研究对解决社会问题、制定相关政策等方面的价值，即研究的意义。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The specific cultural values of a country may determine whether concern about environmental issues actually leads individuals to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors, according to the new research published in Psychological Science.(《心理科学》期刊发表的一项新研究表明，一个国家特定的文化价值观，可能会决定人们对环境问题的关注是否真的会促使其采取环保行为。)”以及全文研究结论可知，新研究核心发现是文化价值观会影响人们是否采取环保行为，即文化价值观引导绿色行为。故选C。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It was a new home. It cost $154,000. Sarah Jennings of Bay Shore, New York was ready to buy it, but her real estate agent suggested getting a home inspection. ____16____ Jennings said, “I was just depressed. It was less than perfect.” Since the problems were minor and would cost little to fix, Jennings decided to buy the house anyway. Many people are now adding the important step of home inspection into the process of buying a home. A home inspector does not check to see if the price is reasonable. ____17____ Do the electricity and water work well? Is the roof in good condition? What repairs may be necessary? A typical home inspection can cost anywhere from $200 to $500, with the national average sitting right around $336. ____18____ However, a thorough home inspection can save you from an unwise purchase and possibly costly repairs in the future. Put another way, the home inspection fee is an investment in peace of mind. ____19____ This is an important step in the home buying process and secures the value of your investment. While there are no set standards when it comes to the length of time it takes to inspect a home, the process usually takes about two to three hours. For homes with additional features, this process will take longer, while for small homes an inspection may only take an hour or two. The American dream of owning a home is possible. Still, many have yet to find a place to call their own. In Bay Shore, there were more than 2,000 people interested in buying 52 houses in the new housing project. ____20____ Luckily, Jennings is not one of them. A. This may seem like an unnecessary expense. B. Among those, at least 1,948 families are still looking. C. A home inspection isn’t something you want to rush through. D. After the inspection, Jennings no longer wanted to buy the house. E. Instead, a certified one checks on all functional aspects of the house. F. Hours later, the home inspector gave Jennings a list of over 20 problems. G. The monthly housing expenses should be no more than 29% of a family’s income. 【答案】16. F 17. E 18. A 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【导语】xxx本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了买房流程中房屋检查的重要性、费用、时长，以及相关现实背景。 【16题详解】 上文“It was a new home. It cost $154,000. Sarah Jennings of Bay Shore, New York was ready to buy it, but her real estate agent suggested getting a home inspection.(这是一处新居，售价15.4万美元。纽约州贝肖尔市的Sarah Jennings本已准备好购买，但她的房产中介建议做一次房屋检查。)”提到Jennings准备买房，中介建议做房屋检查。选项F“Hours later, the home inspector gave Jennings a list of over 20 problems.(几小时后，房屋检查员给了Jennings一份包含20多个问题的清单。)”延续上文内容，指出房屋检查后，房屋检查员提供了问题清单。故选F。 【17题详解】 空前“A home inspector does not check to see if the price is reasonable.(房屋检查员不会核查房价是否合理。)”指出房屋检查员不检查价格是否合理；选项E“Instead, a certified one checks on all functional aspects of the house. (相反，有资质的检查员会检查房屋的所有功能方面。)”用“instead”承接转折，而下文“Do the electricity and water work well? Is the roof in good condition? What repairs may be necessary?(水电系统运行正常吗？屋顶状况良好吗？可能需要哪些维修？)”中列举的“水电、房屋”均属于功能方面，呼应一致。故选E。 【18题详解】 上文“A typical home inspection can cost anywhere from $200 to $500, with the national average sitting right around $336.(一次常规的房屋检查费用在200至500美元之间，全国平均水平约为336美元。)”给出房屋检查的费用范围。选项A“This may seem like an unnecessary expense.(这可能看起来是一笔不必要的开支。)”延续上文内容，指出这可能看起来是没必要的开支；与下文“However, a thorough home inspection can save you from an unwise purchase and possibly costly repairs in the future.(但一次全面的房屋检查能让你避免不明智的购买决策，还可能省去未来高昂的维修费用。)”的转折逻辑一致，指出看似没必要，实则有价值。故选A。 【19题详解】 空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“This is an important step in the home buying process and secures the value of your investment. While there are no set standards when it comes to the length of time it takes to inspect a home, the process usually takes about two to three hours. For homes with additional features, this process will take longer, while for small homes an inspection may only take an hour or two.(这是买房过程中关键的一步，能保障你投资的价值。虽然房屋检查的时长没有固定标准，但通常需要2到3小时。如果房屋有额外设施，检查时间会更长；而小型房屋的检查可能只需1到2小时。)”可知，本段主要讲述了房屋检查的时长不固定，因此不能着急。选项C“A home inspection isn’t something you want to rush through.(房屋检查不是你想仓促完成的事。)”作为段落主旨句，引出后文对检查时长的说明，贴合主题。故选C。 【20题详解】 空前“In Bay Shore, there were more than 2,000 people interested in buying 52 houses in the new housing project.(在贝肖尔市的某个新住宅项目中，有2000多人对52套房子感兴趣)”提到2000多人对52套房子感兴趣。选项B“Among those, at least 1,948 families are still looking.(其中至少1948个家庭仍在寻觅。)”承接上文2000多人的数量，同时自然引出下文“Luckily, Jennings is not one of them.(幸运的是，Jennings不在其中。)”，指出Jennings成功买到了房子，衔接自然。故选B。 第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In late March, an unusual e-mail reached Ekiben restaurant in Baltimore. Brandon Jones, the e-mail sender, wasn’t requesting the actual dish — broccoli tempura — but its ____21____. His mother-in-law, who deeply loved it, is now ____22____ lung cancer in its final stage in Vermont. He hoped to make it for her there. The Asian restaurant owner, Steve Chu, read the e-mail and quickly replied with a(n) ____23____ suggestion. “Thanks for reaching out. We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you.” ____24____, Brandon e-mailed back, saying it was Vermont, 498 miles away. But Chu ____25____, “No problem. Tell us the date, time, and ____26____.” The next day, Chu and his team ____27____ a truck with a hot plate and a cooler filled with ingredients, and then ____28____ the road. They pulled into the parking lot and got straight to work, ____29____ the dish. Moments later, the amazing aroma (芳香) of freshly cooked broccoli tempura ____30____ the air. After ____31____ the food, they knocked on their customer’s door. When the door opened, Brandon’s mother-in-law immediately ____32____ the amazing aroma. She was deeply touched by the team’s ____33____. She just couldn’t believe it. As for Chu, he couldn’t help remembering the loyal customer. “Every time she ____34____ the course, she’d tell us straightaway how completely it had won her heart,” Chu recalled. The team declined joining dinner or payment. “It is a(n) ____35____. There is a lot of good, positive energy in doing this,” he stated. 21. A. comment B. recipe C. image D. origin 22. A. battling B. funding C. studying D. assessing 23. A. formal B. professional C. similar D. alternative 24. A. Confident B. Curious C. Astonished D. Disappointed 25. A. admitted B. responded C. repeated D. whispered 26. A. menu B. price C. location D. distance 27. A. encountered B. decorated C. purchased D. loaded 28. A. hit B. crossed C. circled D. repaired 29. A. serving B. preparing C. enjoying D. displaying 30. A. cleared B. refreshed C. blew D. filled 31. A. sharing B. boxing C. storing D. recycling 32. A. welcomed B. recommended C. recognized D. described 33. A. courage B. modesty C. humanity D. honesty 34. A. finished off B. cooked up C. longed for D. registered for 35. A. privilege B. advertisement C. cooperation D. discipline 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了餐厅老板Chu及其团队跨越498英里，为患晚期肺癌的忠实顾客现场制作她喜爱的天妇罗西兰花，传递温暖与善意的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：邮件发件人Brandon Jones并非要订购餐厅的招牌菜——天妇罗西兰花，而是询问这道菜的食谱。A. comment评论；B. recipe食谱、配方；C. image图片、影像；D. origin起源、源头。根据下文“He hoped to make it for her there.”可知，Brandon想为患癌的岳母制作这道菜，因此他索要的不是菜品本身，而是食谱。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的岳母非常喜欢它，她现在正在佛蒙特州与肺癌作最后阶段的斗争。A. battling搏斗、对抗；B. funding资助、提供资金；C. studying研究、学习；D. assessing评估、评价。根据空后“lung cancer”以及语境可知，她应该是在与癌症抗争。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这家亚洲风味餐馆的老板Steve Chu读了这封邮件后，迅速回复了一个替代方案。A. formal正式的；B. professional专业的；C. similar相似的；D. alternative替代的、可供选择的。根据上文可知，Brandon想要的是食谱；再根据下文“We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you.”可知，店主提出亲自去佛蒙特州现做，这是一个替代方案。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Brandon惊讶地回了一封电子邮件，说那是498英里外的佛蒙特州。A. Confident自信的；B. Curious好奇的；C. Astonished惊讶的、震惊的；D. Disappointed失望的。根据上文可知，Brandon本想要的是食谱；然而店主提议前往498英里外的佛蒙特州，这个回应超出预期，Brandon应是惊讶的。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但Chu回答说：“没问题。告诉我们日期、时间和地点。”A. admitted承认、认可；B. responded回应、答复；C. repeated重复、重申；D. whispered低语、小声说。根据下文“No problem. Tell us the date, time, and ________.”可知，这是Chu的回复。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但Chu回答说：“没问题。告诉我们日期、时间和地点。”A. menu菜单；B. price价格；C. location地点、位置；D. distance距离。根据上文“We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you.”可知，店主决定前往498英里外的佛蒙特州亲自做这道菜。因此，店主需要知道日期、时间和地点才能赴约。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天，Chu和他的团队把一个电热炉和一个装满食材的冷藏箱装上了一辆卡车，然后上路了。A. encountered遇到、遭遇；B. decorated装饰、装潢；C. purchased购买、购置；D. loaded装载、装上。根据下文“with a hot plate and a cooler filled with ingredients”以及常识可知，店主团队要携带厨具和食材，需装载到卡车上。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天，Chu和他的团队把一个电热炉和一个装满食材的冷藏箱装上了一辆卡车，然后上路了。A. hit击打、出发；B. crossed穿过、跨越；C. circled环绕、盘旋；D. repaired修理、修复。根据常识以及下文“They pulled into the parking lot”可知，装载完毕后自然要启程前往佛蒙特州。考查短语：hit the road，意为“出发、上路”，符合语境。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们把车开进停车场，直接开始工作，准备这道菜。A. serving服务、提供；B. preparing准备、筹备；C. enjoying享受、喜爱；D. displaying展示、陈列。根据上文“They pulled into the parking lot and got straight to work”以及常识可知，他们到达停车场后，就着手准备菜品，与后文“新鲜烹饪的香气”呼应。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：片刻之后，新鲜出炉的天妇罗西兰花的香气弥漫在空气中。A. cleared清除、清理；B. refreshed使清新、恢复精神；C. blew吹、吹动；D. filled充满、填满。根据空前“the amazing aroma (芳香) of freshly cooked broccoli tempura”以及空后“the air”可知，香气会弥漫在空气中。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：把食物装好后，他们敲响了顾客的门。A. sharing分享、分担；B. boxing打包、装箱；C. storing储存、存放；D. recycling回收、再利用。根据上文“Moments later, the amazing aroma (芳香) of freshly cooked broccoli tempura ________ the air.”可知，食物准备好了；再根据下文“they knocked on their customer’s door”可推测，食物准备好了，需要装好才能送去顾客家中。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：门一开，Brandon的岳母立刻认出了那股神奇的香味。A. welcomed欢迎、迎接；B. recommended推荐、建议；C. recognized认出、识别；D. described描述、形容。根据上文“His mother-in-law, who deeply loved it”可知，Brandon的岳母很喜欢这道菜，自然会认出这道菜的香味。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她被队员们的人情味深深打动了。A. courage勇气、胆量；B. modesty谦逊、谦虚；C. humanity人情味、仁慈；D. honesty诚实、正直。根据上文内容可知，店主团队跨越千里送餐，这体现了人情味。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：“每次她吃完这道菜，她都会直截了当地告诉我们，这道菜彻底俘获了她的心。”Chu回忆说。A. finished off吃完、完成；B. cooked up编造、烹饪；C. longed for渴望、盼望；D. registered for注册、报名参加。根据下文“she’d tell us straightaway how completely it had won her heart”可推测，她每次吃完这道菜都赞不绝口。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“这是一种荣幸。A. privilege荣幸、特权；B. advertisement广告、宣传；C. cooperation合作、协作；D. discipline纪律、自律。根据下文“There is a lot of good, positive energy in doing this,” he stated.”可知，店主拒绝报酬，认为做这件事是一种荣幸，符合其传递正能量的态度。故选A。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Paris, a city known for abundant museums, has once again proven itself as a cultural hotspot. This time, the spotlight fell on an exhibition ____36____ (feature) Chinese cultural heritage. The Carrousel du Louvre ____37____ (play) host to a remarkable display that not only featured contemporary paintings but also highlighted traditional Chinese art. The traditional dance of the Yi people, ____38____ has a history of over two thousand years, was a particularly eye-catching attraction at the exhibition. Yi dance — a symbol of China’s musical civilization — remains one of the most precious spiritual ____39____ (treasure)of our human civilization. Among the talented artists present at the exhibition, Li Kemin stood out ____40____ a representative of a long line of Ru Kiln (汝窑) craftspeople. The delicate and rare style of Chinese porcelain (瓷), distinguished by its duck-egg blue surface, ____41____ (prize) by collectors but remained relatively unknown to the wider public until recent years. Famous painters were asked to make an unfinished painting and then they called on children all over the world ____42____ (complete) it. It was a co-creational game. Of course, no exhibition celebrating Chinese artistry would be complete ____43____ showcasing one of its most distinctive visual arts — papercutting. Tan Qing, a paper-cutting artist, remarked, “For me, however ____44____ (good) a work is done, it’s just a technique. Only when it’s filled with culture does it become a piece of art.” Excitingly, another exhibition is scheduled to take place in Paris in November, _____45_____ (far) strengthening cultural exchanges between France and China. 【答案】36. featuring 37. played 38. which 39. treasures 40. as 41. was prized 42. to complete 43. without 44. well 45. further 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了巴黎举办的一场展示中国文化遗产的展览，包括传统舞蹈、瓷器、绘画和剪纸等艺术形式，以及这些艺术形式的文化意义和未来文化交流的展望。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这一次，聚光灯落在了彰显中国文化遗产的展览上。设空处需要修饰前面的名词exhibition，表示“彰显中国文化遗产的展览”，exhibition与feature是主动关系，故用现在分词“featuring”作后置定语，表示主动关系。故填featuring。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：卢浮宫卡鲁塞尔曾举办了一场非凡的展览，不仅展出了当代绘画，还突出了中国传统艺术。根据上下文，展览是过去发生的动作，故用一般过去时played。故填played。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：彝族传统舞蹈已有两千多年的历史，是展览中特别引人注目的亮点。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰“the traditional dance of the Yi people”，从句缺少主语，故用关系代词which。故填which。 【39题详解】 考查点名词复数。句意：彝族舞蹈是中国音乐文明的象征，至今仍是我们人类文明最珍贵的精神财富之一。treasure是可数名词，此处表示“多种财富”，故用复数形式treasures。故填treasures。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：在展览中才华横溢的艺术家中，李可民作为汝窑工匠的长期代表脱颖而出。 “stand out as”是固定搭配，意为“作为……脱颖而出”。故填as。 【41题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：中国瓷器以其鸭蛋青表面著称，一直受到收藏家的珍视，但直到近年才为大众所知。结合后文remained 可知时态为一般过去时，故用一般过去时，且prize与主语style是被动关系，主语style是第三人称单数，谓语动词用单数。故填was prized。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：著名画家被要求画一幅未完成的画，然后他们呼吁全世界的孩子来完成它。 “call on sb. to do sth.”是固定搭配，意为“呼吁某人做某事” 用不定式作宾语补足语。故填to complete。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：当然，一场庆祝中国艺术的展览如果不展示其最具特色的视觉艺术之一——剪纸，就不算完整。结合句意，此处考查“be complete without”是固定搭配，意为“没有……就不完整”。故填without。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：剪纸艺术家谭青说：“对我来说，无论一件作品做得多么好，它都只是一种技术。只有当它充满文化时，它才成为一件艺术品。”设空处修饰形容词good，需用副词well。故填well。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：令人兴奋的是，另一场展览定于11月在巴黎举行，这将进一步加强法国和中国之间的文化交流。根据句意，此处表示“进一步”，用比较级“further”。故填further。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校英文报正在开展以“Be Self-directed Learners”为题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： (1)成为自主学习者的重要性； (2)如何成为自主学习者。 注意： 1．词数80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Be Self-directed Learners _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version Be Self-directed Learners In a class with over 45 students, teachers can’t tailor lessons to everyone. Therefore, self-directed learning is a must, which not only helps us make targeted improvements, but also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for future development. To be self-directed learners, first of all, we must learn actively, which means we should set our own goals and plans instead of just following the instructions. Moreover, self-discipline is a key quality for autonomous learners, allowing us to stay on track with our learning and manage time efficiently. Last but not least, the ability to find useful resources online and check progress by ourselves will help us keep up with new skills. Let’s strive to be self-directed learners and keep pace with the times! 【解析】 【导语】本篇为英语应用文写作中的投稿。要求考生以“Be Self-directed Learners”为题写一篇短文向校英文报投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 必要的：essential→necessary 帮助：help→assist 重要的：key→important 跟上：keep pace with→catch up with 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Moreover, self-discipline is a key quality for autonomous learners, allowing us to stay on track with our learning and manage time efficiently. 拓展句：Moreover, self-discipline is a key quality for autonomous learners, which allows us to stay on track with our learning and manage time efficiently. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Therefore, self-directed learning is a must, which not only helps us make targeted improvements, but also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for future development.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】To be self-directed learners, first of all, we must learn actively, which means we should set our own goals and plans instead of just following the instructions.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “Today’s the day! Dad.” Ethan burst out as he poured cereal (麦片) into a bowl, unable to contain his excitement. “I hope I don’t let Coach Schultz and the kids in the team down.” It was finally the inter-school match, and Ethan was going to be pitching (投球) for the first time in a real match. “Oh, you’ll do fine,” Dad comforted, “You’ve spent months running, pitching, and working on your mobility.” “Do you have time to feed the goats before you leave?” Dad asked. “Sure. I have fifteen minutes before Coach Schultz pick me up.” Ethan replied. “Sorry I have to leave before you.” Dad grabbed his car keys. Ethan wolfed down his cereal and headed out to the barn (畜棚). As he fed the goats, he tried to remember all the pitching tips Coach Schultz had given him. Then he spotted their young goat Zeke opening the gate! Ethan dashed over to stop him from escaping. It was too late. Knowing he couldn’t leave with Zeke on the loose, Ethan quickly figured out he’d need a bucket of cracked corn to attract the goat and a rope to catch him and lead him back. By that time, Zeke had disappeared into the trees in the far corner. A car rolled in and stopped. “Ready?” Coach Schultz asked. “I — I can’t go right now. I have to get our goat back into his barn,” Ethan yelled. “Can I help?” he asked. “You don’t have time. Warm-up starts soon.” Ethan replied. “Don’t worry — I’ll come back and help you after I get the kids settled!” Coach Schultz shouted over the engine. Ethan fought to swallow the tightness in his throat as he went to get the corn and the rope. Corn bucket in one hand and rope over his shoulder, Ethan ran toward the trees. But Zeke saw him and rushed off, getting farther and farther away. Exhausted from the run-around, Ethan collapsed down on the ground to catch his breath. He knew the team would be starting their warm-up by now. How he wished he could be there! 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Just then, a minibus stopped before Ethan. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Thanks, but sorry this took so much of our warm-up time,” Ethan said guiltily. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version Just then, a minibus stopped before Ethan. Out of the minibus jumped Coach Schultz and the kids from the team. Ethan stared in shock, and then his face lit up — he hadn’t expected them to come. Coach Schultz dashed towards Ethan, knelt down and declared, “The whole team’s heard about your situation. They can’t wait to lend a hand. A team helps each other, right?” The kids split up: some shook corn buckets to attract Zeke, others blocked the woods. Soon, Zeke bounced over, and ultimately Ethan tied the rope tightly, relieved. “Thanks, but sorry this took so much of our warm-up time,” Ethan said guiltily. Patting him on the shoulder, the coach burst into laughter and uttered, “Chasing the goat is definitely a perfect way to warm-up — it has really fired everyone up! Besides, it is responsibility and cooperation that make a remarkable team.” The team cheered, applauding for themselves and hurried to the minibus with Zeke safely led back. As the bus drove off, Ethan smiled proudly and confidently. An unshakable inner voice told him that with this team, he could handle anything, even his very first pitch. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Ethan因找回走失的山羊耽误热身，球队教练和队友前来帮忙，让他感受到团队协作与责任的意义，重拾投球信心的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“就在这时，一辆面包车停在了Ethan面前。”以及第二段首句内容““谢谢大家，可是抱歉占用了这么多热身时间。”Ethan愧疚地说。”可知，第一段可描写教练和队友帮助Ethan一起找回山羊。 ②由第二段首句内容““谢谢大家，可是抱歉占用了这么多热身时间。”Ethan愧疚地说。”可知，第二段可描写Ethan非常感激队友的帮助，同时他也明白了有这样的队伍，什么都能克服。 2.续写线索：一辆面包车停在了Ethan面前，教练和队友出现在他面前——Ethan非常惊讶，所有人都来帮他——孩子们分头行动，终于找回了山羊——Ethan也舒了一口气，同时也很愧疚耽误了大家热身的时间——教练笑着说，追山羊正是最好的热身方式——Ethan非常感激他们，同时也为拥有这样的队友而感到自豪，充满信心 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①冲：dash/ rush ②突然笑起来：burst into laughter/ burst out laughing ③解决：handle/ deal with 情绪类 ①震惊：shock/ astonishment ②自豪地：proudly/ with pride 【点睛】【高分句型1】As the bus drove off, Ethan smiled proudly and confidently.（运用了as引导的状语从句） 【高分句型2】An unshakable inner voice told him that with this team, he could handle anything, even his very first pitch.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025~2026学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测 高三英语试题 2025.11 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What are the speakers talking about? A. A recent injury. B. A football match. C. A weekend plan. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a subway station. B. In an art classroom. C. In a grocery store. 3. Why is the woman going to the NGV? A. To purchase a painting. B. To pick up her nephew. C. To join in a family event. 4. What is the woman probably going to do next? A. Talk to the lecturer. B. Upload her recording. C. Catch up on the lecture. 5. How does the man feel now? A. Stressed. B. Satisfied. C. Disappointed. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman look so energetic? A. She got her favorite music. B. She went for a morning run. C. She met some new friends. 7. What does the man plan to do? A. Try jogging. B. Find a fitness coach. C. Download some music. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is discussed about the movie? A. The plot. B. The characters. C. The special effects. 9. How does the man feel about the movie? A. Engaging. B. Moving. C. Educational. 10. What will the woman probably do this weekend? A. Visit a park. B. Watch a movie. C. Go to a restaurant. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What caught the man’s attention on the street? A. A dog with a hat. B. A funny baseball game. C. A dog carrying a baseball. 12. What is the new coffee shop known for? A. Its special drink. B. Its unique location. C. Its dog-friendly setting. 13. What does the man plan to bring to the coffee shop? A. His hat. B. His camera. C. His dog. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the company working on? A. Green energy. B. Urban planning. C. Digital innovation. 15. What is the man’s new job? A. A tech developer. B. A project manager. C. A marketing director. 16. What does the woman think of the man? A. Competent. B. Flexible. C. Independent. 17. What is the most distinctive feature of the new office building? A. Culture-rich. B. Eco-friendly. C. Artistic-looking. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker? A. A zookeeper. B. A visitor. C. A guide. 19. How did the speaker describe the monkeys? A. Playful. B. Scary. C. Clever. 20. What does the speaker compare penguins to? A. Energetic kids. B. TikTok entertainers. C. Clumsy ballet dancers. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Week Contest This week’s question NASA has issued a public call to the nation’s “community of makers, garage designers, and citizen scientists” to help develop a zero-gravity toilet. What catchy and family-friendly name should NASA give the resulting safe-for-space toilet? How to enter: Submissions should be emailed to contest@ theweek.com. Please include your name, address, and daytime telephone number; this week, please type “Space potty” in the subject line. Entries are due by noon, November 21. Winners will appear at www.theweek.com/puzzles on November 24 and on the Puzzle Page of the November 30 issue. In the case of identical entries, the first one received gets the credit. All entries become the property of The Week. The winner gets a one-year subscription to The Week. Last week’s contest & results: Segway has announced that it will stop production of its Personal Transporter — the two-wheeled self-balancing scooter (平衡车) on October 15. In seven words or fewer, please write the headline for a good-bye article about this problematic vehicle. LIST of AWARD RECIPIENTS “Segway failed to stay upright” Jim Durning (Pennsylvania) HONORABLE MENTION “Two wheels of misfortune” Ujjal Kohli (California) THIRD PLACE “Wheels come off Segway” Laurel Rose (Ohio) RUNNER-UP “On balance, it was a bad idea” Jon Marks (New Jersey) WINNER 1. What is this week’s assignment about? A. Writing a news headline. B. Proposing a space travel plan. C. Naming a space device. D. Designing a safe-for-space toilet. 2. When will this week’s results be revealed first? A. October 15. B. November 21. C. November 24. D. November 30. 3. Who is the champion of last week’s contest? A. Ujjal Kohli. B. Jon Marks. C. Laurel Rose. D. Jim Durning. B My initial exploration of the world of comic books happened through the comic strips (连环漫画) in newspapers. It began with a fondness for Garfield and his adventures, and led to the discovery of a range of comic books like Champak and Archie. While my access to comics as a child was limited to what was printed in the newspaper, this changed once I grew older and started visiting bookstores to buy the books that I wanted to read. Having grown up on a diet of image-heavy books, I regarded diving into all-text novels as a formidable undertaking. As I searched for books that lay somewhere in between, I came across a copy of Bhimayana — a graphic novel. It felt familiar due to its comic-like theme and design. Plus, understanding complex narratives through pictures was relatively easier and more fun. Growing older, I found myself graduating to graphic novels from childish comic books. They deal with serious topics in a more engaging manner and literally show me what was going on. Fast-forward a few years to when I was given a copy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. While I was impressed by the compelling (扣人心弦的) nature of storytelling in his novel, I am not sure if I would have been able to visualize and enjoy his text-only version so much had I not read Charles Dixon’s The Hobbit first. Thanks to Charles Dixon, I had a picture of whatever had happened, and that made it easier and more fun to understand J.R.R. Tolkien’s version. From black and white strips to illustrated graphic novels, this transformation has come a long way. While my romance with books is still ongoing, in the long run, my love for illustrated novels is more substantial and here to stay. 4. What can we learn about the author as a little kid? A. He mined newspapers for knowledge. B. Comics struck him as shallow. C. He cared little for book categories. D. Comics were his main reading joy. 5. What does the underlined word “formidable” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Discouraging. B. Rewarding. C. Entertaining. D. Enlightening. 6. What can be inferred about Charles Dixon’s The Hobbit? A. It contains rich visual material. B. It presents a complicated plot. C. It focuses on the latest news. D. It shapes Tolkien’s writing style. 7. What could be the best title for the text? A. Welcome to the World of Literature B. Can’t Get Enough of Graphic Novels C. Let Comic Books Shape Who I Am D. Find Myself through Reading Novels C Electrification is a given for the car industry, at least according to the Volkswagen Group. The German carmaker forecasts 70 percent of the cars sold in Europe will be powered purely by batteries by 2030. “Combustion engines (内燃机) will die,” says Michael Jost, former head of the Volkswagen Group. Jost, who is in charge of the carmaker’s critical move towards electricity, turns his attention to the waterfront. “After smart electric cars will come smart electric boats,” he predicts. However, to most US boaters, electric boats remain a nonstarter. Beyond having to go slow to conserve juice — which seems outright un-American to many boaters — most are afraid of getting stuck offshore with no assistance for miles. A few US builders now have electric designs, but they tend to be small ships for wakesurfing boats designed for a pre-office workout, and then going back to be recharged for another run. Of course, there are obvious differences in the carmaking and shipbuilding industries. The VW Group makes 44,000 cars per day, while SILENT-YACHTS builds a dozen or so boats each year. Nevertheless, the electricity algorithms (算法) of the two products are similar. “We’ve already planned to adopt common technologies in the product development,” says Michael Köhler, founder of SILENT-YACHTS. “We’ll shortly look for software and partners in the automotive industries who can help drive new technologies forward.” There will be a generational shift in the shipbuilding industry. “We looked at the electricity reform taking place on land and in the air and wondered why the sea sector was so far behind,” said engineer Reo Baird. “That revolution is still years away. Yet in the last two years, new electric builders have continued to appear and other even more advanced alternative battery solutions have recently come.” Just having an electric boat is not enough. Success will come down to the value of the brand and the kind of loyalty it develops among consumers as the market for electric boats expands. 8. What does Michael Jost try to emphasize? A. Electric boats have a bright outlook. B. Electric cars will drive on the waves. C. The combustion era deserves attention. D. Smart technology has come to dominate. 9. Which aspect should be prioritized to improve electric boats? A. Reliable after-sales service. B. Extended sailing range. C. Advanced driving assistance. D. Coastal charging stations. 10. What will Köhler soon include in his company’s development strategy? A. Finding new markets for their electric boats. B. Bringing in technologies used by electric cars. C. Seeking closer cooperation with large shipbuilders. D. Promoting their software in the car-making industry. 11. What’s Reo Baird’s attitude towards the future of electric boats? A. Skeptical. B. Conservative. C. Unclear. D. Hopeful. D The specific cultural values of a country may determine whether concern about environmental issues actually leads individuals to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors, according to the new research published in Psychological Science. Kimin Eom, a psychological scientist at the University of California, was inspired to investigate the links between culture, environmental concern, and environmental action after noticing that both public discussion and prior academic research on environmental behavior typically focused on people from western countries. This is noteworthy because western societies tend to have cultural values that prioritize individuals’ own attitudes and beliefs and encourage expression of them. “The theory seemed to be that once individuals are led to believe in the urgency of environmental issues and have stronger concerns about sustainability, they will change and act to address the issues,” explains Eom. But this relationship might not hold for individuals living in more collectivistic societies, which place more emphasis on social harmony and uniformity than on self-expression. To examine what drives environmental action in both cultures, Eom’s team conducted a study with participants from the United States (an individualistic culture) and Thailand (a collectivistic culture). They found environmental concern was correlated with environmental behavior — in this case, choosing environmentally friendly products — but only among American participants. On the other hand, believing that a large percentage of people engage in environmentally friendly behaviors was associated with making eco-friendly choices among Thai participants, but not American participants. The findings reveal that personal concerns are more likely to motivate people to take environmental action if they live in individualistic countries, whereas social criteria are more likely to drive people to engage in environmentally friendly behavior if they live in collectivistic countries. “Getting citizens actively engaged is critical to addressing urgent social issues, such as climate change,” says Eom. “Our research suggests that scientists, policymakers, and activists need to understand how culture shapes the psychological factors of action to develop policies, campaigns, and interventions that address important social issues.” 12. How does Eom view previous research on environmental behavior? A. It prioritizes diverse cultural values. B. It relies on theoretical assumptions. C. It targets a narrow group of subjects. D. It underestimates personal views. 13. A Thai man is most likely to act in eco-friendly ways if ______. A. he witnesses many others do so B. he investigates collectivistic values C. he feels a strong personal urgency D. he moves to an individualistic country 14. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning Eom’s research? A. Its challenges. B. Its background. C. Its researchers. D. Its significance. 15. Which statement is best supported by the new research? A. Environmental issues are culture-rooted. B. Social standards help control pollution. C. Cultural values guide green behaviors. D. More concerns lead to more action. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It was a new home. It cost $154,000. Sarah Jennings of Bay Shore, New York was ready to buy it, but her real estate agent suggested getting a home inspection. ____16____ Jennings said, “I was just depressed. It was less than perfect.” Since the problems were minor and would cost little to fix, Jennings decided to buy the house anyway. Many people are now adding the important step of home inspection into the process of buying a home. A home inspector does not check to see if the price is reasonable. ____17____ Do the electricity and water work well? Is the roof in good condition? What repairs may be necessary? A typical home inspection can cost anywhere from $200 to $500, with the national average sitting right around $336. ____18____ However, a thorough home inspection can save you from an unwise purchase and possibly costly repairs in the future. Put another way, the home inspection fee is an investment in peace of mind. ____19____ This is an important step in the home buying process and secures the value of your investment. While there are no set standards when it comes to the length of time it takes to inspect a home, the process usually takes about two to three hours. For homes with additional features, this process will take longer, while for small homes an inspection may only take an hour or two. The American dream of owning a home is possible. Still, many have yet to find a place to call their own. In Bay Shore, there were more than 2,000 people interested in buying 52 houses in the new housing project. ____20____ Luckily, Jennings is not one of them. A. This may seem like an unnecessary expense. B. Among those, at least 1,948 families are still looking. C. A home inspection isn’t something you want to rush through. D. After the inspection, Jennings no longer wanted to buy the house. E. Instead, a certified one checks on all functional aspects of the house. F. Hours later, the home inspector gave Jennings a list of over 20 problems. G. The monthly housing expenses should be no more than 29% of a family’s income. 第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In late March, an unusual e-mail reached Ekiben restaurant in Baltimore. Brandon Jones, the e-mail sender, wasn’t requesting the actual dish — broccoli tempura — but its ____21____. His mother-in-law, who deeply loved it, is now ____22____ lung cancer in its final stage in Vermont. He hoped to make it for her there. The Asian restaurant owner, Steve Chu, read the e-mail and quickly replied with a(n) ____23____ suggestion. “Thanks for reaching out. We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you.” ____24____, Brandon e-mailed back, saying it was Vermont, 498 miles away. But Chu ____25____, “No problem. Tell us the date, time, and ____26____.” The next day, Chu and his team ____27____ a truck with a hot plate and a cooler filled with ingredients, and then ____28____ the road. They pulled into the parking lot and got straight to work, ____29____ the dish. Moments later, the amazing aroma (芳香) of freshly cooked broccoli tempura ____30____ the air. After ____31____ the food, they knocked on their customer’s door. When the door opened, Brandon’s mother-in-law immediately ____32____ the amazing aroma. She was deeply touched by the team’s ____33____. She just couldn’t believe it. As for Chu, he couldn’t help remembering the loyal customer. “Every time she ____34____ the course, she’d tell us straightaway how completely it had won her heart,” Chu recalled. The team declined joining dinner or payment. “It is a(n) ____35____. There is a lot of good, positive energy in doing this,” he stated. 21. A. comment B. recipe C. image D. origin 22. A. battling B. funding C. studying D. assessing 23. A. formal B. professional C. similar D. alternative 24. A. Confident B. Curious C. Astonished D. Disappointed 25. A. admitted B. responded C. repeated D. whispered 26. A. menu B. price C. location D. distance 27. A. encountered B. decorated C. purchased D. loaded 28. A. hit B. crossed C. circled D. repaired 29. A. serving B. preparing C. enjoying D. displaying 30. A. cleared B. refreshed C. blew D. filled 31. A. sharing B. boxing C. storing D. recycling 32. A. welcomed B. recommended C. recognized D. described 33. A. courage B. modesty C. humanity D. honesty 34. A. finished off B. cooked up C. longed for D. registered for 35. A. privilege B. advertisement C. cooperation D. discipline 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Paris, a city known for abundant museums, has once again proven itself as a cultural hotspot. This time, the spotlight fell on an exhibition ____36____ (feature) Chinese cultural heritage. The Carrousel du Louvre ____37____ (play) host to a remarkable display that not only featured contemporary paintings but also highlighted traditional Chinese art. The traditional dance of the Yi people, ____38____ has a history of over two thousand years, was a particularly eye-catching attraction at the exhibition. Yi dance — a symbol of China’s musical civilization — remains one of the most precious spiritual ____39____ (treasure)of our human civilization. Among the talented artists present at the exhibition, Li Kemin stood out ____40____ a representative of a long line of Ru Kiln (汝窑) craftspeople. The delicate and rare style of Chinese porcelain (瓷), distinguished by its duck-egg blue surface, ____41____ (prize) by collectors but remained relatively unknown to the wider public until recent years. Famous painters were asked to make an unfinished painting and then they called on children all over the world ____42____ (complete) it. It was a co-creational game. Of course, no exhibition celebrating Chinese artistry would be complete ____43____ showcasing one of its most distinctive visual arts — papercutting. Tan Qing, a paper-cutting artist, remarked, “For me, however ____44____ (good) a work is done, it’s just a technique. Only when it’s filled with culture does it become a piece of art.” Excitingly, another exhibition is scheduled to take place in Paris in November, _____45_____ (far) strengthening cultural exchanges between France and China. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校英文报正在开展以“Be Self-directed Learners”为题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： (1)成为自主学习者的重要性； (2)如何成为自主学习者。 注意： 1．词数80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Be Self-directed Learners _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “Today’s the day! Dad.” Ethan burst out as he poured cereal (麦片) into a bowl, unable to contain his excitement. “I hope I don’t let Coach Schultz and the kids in the team down.” It was finally the inter-school match, and Ethan was going to be pitching (投球) for the first time in a real match. “Oh, you’ll do fine,” Dad comforted, “You’ve spent months running, pitching, and working on your mobility.” “Do you have time to feed the goats before you leave?” Dad asked. “Sure. I have fifteen minutes before Coach Schultz pick me up.” Ethan replied. “Sorry I have to leave before you.” Dad grabbed his car keys. Ethan wolfed down his cereal and headed out to the barn (畜棚). As he fed the goats, he tried to remember all the pitching tips Coach Schultz had given him. Then he spotted their young goat Zeke opening the gate! Ethan dashed over to stop him from escaping. It was too late. Knowing he couldn’t leave with Zeke on the loose, Ethan quickly figured out he’d need a bucket of cracked corn to attract the goat and a rope to catch him and lead him back. By that time, Zeke had disappeared into the trees in the far corner. A car rolled in and stopped. “Ready?” Coach Schultz asked. “I — I can’t go right now. I have to get our goat back into his barn,” Ethan yelled. “Can I help?” he asked. “You don’t have time. Warm-up starts soon.” Ethan replied. “Don’t worry — I’ll come back and help you after I get the kids settled!” Coach Schultz shouted over the engine. Ethan fought to swallow the tightness in his throat as he went to get the corn and the rope. Corn bucket in one hand and rope over his shoulder, Ethan ran toward the trees. But Zeke saw him and rushed off, getting farther and farther away. Exhausted from the run-around, Ethan collapsed down on the ground to catch his breath. He knew the team would be starting their warm-up by now. How he wished he could be there! 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Just then, a minibus stopped before Ethan. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Thanks, but sorry this took so much of our warm-up time,” Ethan said guiltily. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $